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Calle Real and historical site
Main street of Castrillo de los Polvazares, Historic-Artistic Site since 1980. The main street of Castrillo de los Polva
Castilla y León / León
LeónCastilla y León
Castrillo de los Polvazares (EN)
LeónCastilla y LeónIdeal for a quiet visit
Ideal time to visit. Little tourist affluence foreseen.
IN FIGURES
Heritage and Tradition
870m
ALTITUDE
S. XVII
ARCHITECTURE
100
INHABITANTS
MARAGATA
CULTURE
What you'll find here
Palace / Manor house
casas arrieras
Historic arcaded streets
grandes pórticos maragatos
National Historic Site
arquitectura maragata
Stone village
roja
piedra roja
Castrillo de los Polvazares, between the sea and tradition, a place with soul.
Castrillo de los Polvazares is a town in the province of León, near Astorga and considered a Historic-Artistic Site. Close to the Camino de Santiago, it is a typical village of the Maragatería region, with cobblestone streets, red clay facades and arched gates.
Its typical architecture, its rich gastronomy and its artisan tradition make this town a destination full of charm and history. Cocido Maragato is its best known dish, although thanks to the activity of the muleteers of the inhabitants of the region, a series of very common dishes became popular in the seaports, for example cod, octopu
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What to see
Places of interest
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Church of Santa María Magdalena
Parish church of Castrillo de los Polvazares, recognizable by its double bell tower. Landmark of the skyline of the town
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Old Bridge over the Jerga River
Bridge that crosses the river Jerga and gives access to the village. Traditional entrance to Castrillo de los Polvazares
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Cristo de Arriba
Term cross located at the end of Calle Real, where the main road forks. Landmark of the route through the village and re
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Astorga (city)
Historic town about 6 km from Castrillo, head of the region of Maragatería. On the Camino de Santiago (French Way), with
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Episcopal Palace of Astorga (Gaudí)
Modernist building designed by Antoni Gaudí (1887), one of his few works outside Catalonia. Neo-Gothic in white granite,
What to do in Castrillo de los Polvazares
Routes, experiences and activities to discover the village.
ROUTE
Route of the Celtic Villages passing through Castrillo de los Polvazares
Discover this route and its villages
EXPERIENCE
Castrillo de los Polvazares: Tradition, Road and Flavor
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What to do
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Nature
Hiking, landscapes and natural areas
Culture
Monuments, museums and historical heritage
In the family
Activities for all ages
Heritage
Properties of cultural interest and historic architecture
Petfriendly
Spaces and activities to go with your pet
Location
Castrillo de los Polvazares is located in León, Castilla y León.
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